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Dat Delta Hot Wing Jubilee Festival Confirmed for 3rd Annual Event
Greenville, MS – The much-anticipated 3rd annual Dat Delta Hot Wing Jubilee Festival has been officially confirmed and is set to take place on August 31st from 12 PM until 6 PM. This exciting event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 152 Hinds Street in Greenville.
Mendenhall Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
A Mendenhall man pled guilty today to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, 39-year-old Koda Tye Williamson, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a firearm by the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department during the execution of a search warrant on his home for narcotics distribution and illegal firearms possession. It is a violation of federal law for a convicted felon to possess a firearm. Williamson has previous felony convictions for manslaughter and methamphetamine possession.
Injured jockey goes home, GoFundMe established
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A jockey who suffered injuries Sunday in an accident at the Neshoba County Fair has been able to go home. Jordan Goss suffered a fractured back, broken nose and numerous lacerations when his horse ran off the track. His family said he faces a long road of healing and rehabilitation, but they are thankful his injuries were not more severe.
Jackson State University Offers Loan-Repayment Program for Incoming Freshmen
Kylon Alford-Windfield had been in the workforce for six years before he made $45,000. After graduating from Mississippi Valley State University with a degree in political science, he took a job as a recruiter at a university for a year before accepting the same job at another Mississippi university for another six years. It wasn’t until he became the director of alumni affairs at his alma mater seven years later that his salary finally surpassed $45,000.
Silver Alert canceled for 38-year-old Collins man
UPDATE: COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Silver Alert issued for Willie Lindsey, Jr., has been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Silver Alert issued a Silver Alert for a 48-year-old Covington County man. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Willie Lindsey, Jr., of […]
Best Mississippi linebackers in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season? See our list
The linebacker position relatively sees the most hits, tackles and action -- which translates to hard-nosed student-athletes. With a few weeks until the kickoff of the MHSAA and MAIS 2024 football season, here are the top linebackers in Mississippi. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Kaleb Arterberry ...
What do state legislators do after the session is done? Curious Mississippi answers
Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi included potholes, cicadas and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Recently, we answered the question of why Mississippi roads are brown. Last week, we looked at where riders can travel by train from Jackson. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition. ...
Man arrested after making threats against Mississippi judge
A north Mississippi man has been arrested for reportedly making threats against a judge 300 miles away on the Gulf Coast. WJTV in Jackson reports that Jeffery Miles, 38, of Cleveland, Mississippi, was arrested in Illinois earlier this month and was extradited to Mississippi on Monday. Miles is accused of...
Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights
Watermelon weigh-in Saturday The annual Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair is open again this coming weekend Aug. 1-3 for the final time prior to schools opening for the 2024-2025 year. With two new game booths and cash giveaways, the fair will operate Thursday-Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 4-8 p.m. Gate fee is $5, and arm bands […] The post Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights appeared first on Daily Leader.
Officials say CCID, Capitol Police expansion helping reduce crime in Mississippi’s capital city
The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and local officials say. The Capitol Police, a division of the Department of Public Safety, is...
Tri-County Academy football set to defend title with new starting offensive line
FLORA, Miss. (WLBT) – Last year, the Tri-County Academy football team won its second State Championship title in three seasons, defeating Bowling Green 26-13. “There’s always a little pressure [to repeat], but I want to go to the state championship every year, I want to win it,” said senior quarterback Bryce Warriner. “People putting pressure on us to win it again, it doesn’t really affect me that much, and I don’t think it affects the team that much either.”
Three Jackson State football players named Preseason HBCU All-Americans
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three Jackson State football players have been named Preseason HBCU All-Americans, presented by BOXTOROW. Center Evan Henry, who represented JSU at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Day, wide receiver Fabian McCray, and punter Matt Noll all earned that nod on Wednesday. Henry is the leader of...
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